tiago.dev
Engineer. Explorer. Maker.
Tiago Sommer Damasceno is a passionate programmer. A
Gameplay Engineer by passion and trade with a strong foundation in
Software Engineering.
Founder of
Pretty Games, an independent game studio.
- previously, as a Senior Gameplay Engineer at Ubisoft, helped bring Assassin's Creed Nexus VR to life and contributed to R&D projects and Rainbow Six Siege
- and earlier at Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer, contributed to Windows and Azure
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Domains of Interest
XR (eXtended Reality)
VR, AR, XR is an area that he has been passionate about since 2016. While there has been great innovation in this space, I think we are just scratching the surface. Once the technology becomes more accessible and affordable, it will become an essential way to interface with technology and the world.
Machine Learning
ML has been a fan of using in the game loop. From genetic algorithm agents to adaptive environments—there is so much potential.
Generative AI
The potential of generative AI in game development are incredible. Especially in areas where it auguments developer to unfold diverse experiences for players. I am excited to explore and see how people incorporate gen ai into gameplay loops.
Decentralization
Decentralization is very empowering. Keep an eye on
BlueSky,
AT Protocol,
Mastodon,
Solid.mit.edu, and
Inrupt.